Erhan Arslan

Prof. Dr. Erhan Arslan is a neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He holds a Professorship in Neurosurgery and performs complex brain and spinal cord interventions. Dr. Arslan focuses on pediatric neurosurgery and advanced neuroendoscopic methods, which use small tubes and cameras to reach the brain.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Arslan treats various neurological and spinal conditions. He performs surgical repairs for brain aneurysms and removes brain tumors. His work includes treating spinal canal stenosis and both lumbar and cervical disc herniations. Additionally, he provides specialized care for spinal cord injuries and congenital anomalies.

The specialist performs several sophisticated procedures including:

• Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery — a procedure that uses electrodes to regulate abnormal brain activity
• Anterior cervical discectomy — the removal of a herniated disc in the neck to relieve pressure
• Spine tumor embolization — a technique that cuts off the blood supply to a tumor
• Minimally invasive neurosurgery
• Congenital anomaly correction in children

Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Arslan has held roles in prominent Turkish medical institutions. He gained international perspective as a clinical observer at Helsinki University Central Hospital in 2014. These positions allowed him to treat a high volume of complex surgical cases.

• 2023–Present — Neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
• 2015–2023 — Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
• 2013–2015 — Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
• 2011–2013 — Ankara Keçiören Training and Research Hospital
• 2009–2011 — Özel Ordu Medical Park Hospital
• 2007–2008 — Ankara GATA

Education and Training

• 2020 — Earned the title of Professor
• 2015 — Earned the title of Associate Professor
• 1999–2005 — Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine – Specialty in Neurosurgery
• 1991–1998 — Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr. Arslan is a researcher with numerous publications in medical journals. His studies focus on improving outcomes for brain and spinal tumor treatments. Furthermore, he has conducted research into brain ischemia and spinal cord reperfusion injuries. This academic work helps improve safety protocols for surgical patients.

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Turkish Society of Neurological Surgery